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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.15, 30.57 and 13.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.15, 30.57 and 13.41 is: 18.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.15 : 30.57 = 13.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.15/30.57 = 13.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.15x = 30.57 × 13.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.15x = 409.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409.94/22.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.51

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